Mulberry Charlotte Russe Growing Guide
Hard to find the fruits in supermarkets, you can have all the joys of growing your own mulberries without the hassle of keeping a large tree. Mulberry …
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Hard to find the fruits in supermarkets, you can have all the joys of growing your own mulberries without the hassle of keeping a large tree. Mulberry …
Site and Preparation Blackcurrants prefer a well drained, fertile soil, in a sunny position which is sheltered from cold winds (Do not plant in ‘frost …
Raspberries grow best in a well-drained but moisture retentive, fertile soil in a sunny position. Ideally, the soil should be slightly acid with a pH of 6-6.5. …
Blackberries grow best in a well drained, fertile soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. They can even be planted against a north facing wall or fence …
Cranberries Growing Guide Cranberries require a sunny sheltered position, a moist acid soil that does not dry out. In gardens that have alkaline soils …
The Kiwi is a vigorous climber and if allowed can reach a height of 10m (30′). The plants should be trained up a strong trellis, pergola or wire supports …
Cobnuts and Filberts Growing Guide These are best grown as a bush tree with an open centre giving the classic wine glass shape. The young Cobnut or filbert …
Before planting erect a trellis against the wall. The lattice should be 1ft square and the trellis should measure approx 2.1m (7′) long by 1.8m …
Plum trees will also benefit greatly from fruit thinning, removing fruitlets to a population that is likely to be consumed. The reward will be a superb …
Bush Apple Tree Probably the most widely seen style of apple and, well grown, can be a highly productive method. The aim is to arrive at an open centred apple …